ISD 279 - Osseo Area Schools Community Education

This class is intended for actors who may be considering auditioning for an upcoming theatre production, but who would like to work on their auditioning skills. Whether it’s your school musical or dramatic play, a community theatre or college production, this workshop will hone your skills and give you a toolkit to utilize when preparing for your audition. The class will work on monologue selection and performance, cold readings and interviews, and video auditions. Participants are urged to bring in any material they are currently using or working on for review.

For anyone who has always been interested in acting but may have been too busy, or too reluctant to try, this is your opportunity to find out what it takes to become an actor. This class will focus on guided improvisation, specific acting techniques, and personal exploration to build an understanding of the actors process. The class is open to anyone who has had previous acting experience, or for those who have never done it before. Participants should wear clothing that is comfortable to move in.

Calling all aspiring performers. Actively explore your dramatic side as you sing, dance, and act in a variety of musical theater songs, theater games, and other creative activities. Be ready to sing, move, imagine, create, and have fun. Families will be invited to show the last 20 minutes of camp on Thursday, August 1.

Elder financial abuse, also known as financial exploitation, is the illegal or unauthorized use of an older adult’s funds or resources for the benefit of someone other than the older adult. This includes fraud, theft, and act of deception to gain control over a senior’s money or property. You will learn about common types of financial abuse, indicators, and signs, how to report and get help. This class is for older adults and their families.

This is an online class held via Zoom. Please make sure you have a current email on file so we can send you the link and PDF handouts prior to class. Please note that each class is taught live online. This past year has resulted in some of the most significant changes to the college planning process in decades. Admission trends have changed around how colleges admit students and there are substantial changes to the FAFSA and financial aid that may make college more expensive. Schools have gone ACT/SAT optional, but not necessarily when they award scholarships, and some colleges are going back to requiring standardized tests. Join us to learn how these changes may impact your family, and new strategies to consider to give your student the best opportunity to be admitted and maximize scholarships and financial aid. If you are the parent of a high school student in grades 9-11, this is incredibly important information you will not want to miss.

Class is held via Zoom. The login information will be sent to participants via email and digital handouts will be included in the Zoom link. Please make sure you have a current email on file with us when you enroll. Become a mystery writer for fun or profit! You will discover the different sub-genres and three-act story structure of mystery writing and create an intriguing cast of characters. Learn how to research and pick your setting, make sure your opening grabs readers’ attention, use “red herrings” to misdirect your readers and create suspense until you’re ready for the final reveal. Publishing options will also be discussed. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education.